Guided Topics - Takeout Doubles
The Opposition Are Vulnerable: Implications for the Bidding
With Everyone Bidding, What’s the Real Par Contract?
Partner Responds to Your Takeout Double
What a Jump Bid Over Responder Really Shows: 9+ Points
When the Opposition Opens Your Suit
Should You Bid — or Stay Silent and Make Them Pay?
Unblocking Secures the Defensive Victory
Great Defense Comes from Hope, Imagination — and Trust in Partner’s Cards
West’s Hand: Aces and Spaces
How Different Bidding Systems Lead to Different Outcomes
What a Difference the Lead Makes
A Heart Lead Holds Them to Just 8 Tricks
Card Play on Defense
Aiming for Maximum Points for Your Side
Take the Opposition’s 2NT Light
Race to Establish Your Suits Before They Do
Defensive Play: Taking the Opposition Light
Smart Leads and Card Counting Can Make Your Day
Make a Punishing Opening Lead Against a Suit Contract
Lead Fourth Highest from Your Longest and Strongest Suit